The Cold War:
US-Cuba Relations
with Saint Anselm College
Enrich Your History Studies in Havana
Program Details
Where: Havana, Cuba
Program Dates: March 9 – 15, 2024
Course: HI387: The Cold War
Price: Max $3,150 per student + airfare [more info]
Faculty Leads: Dr. Matthew Masur & Dr. Philip Pajakowski
Application Deadline: October 20, 2023
$500 Deposit Deadline: November, 1, 2023
Program Details
This 7-day faculty-led program is an optional add-on to the Spring 2024 course HI387: The Cold War. It will be taught in English and is open to all students; enrollment in the spring course is not required, but encouraged.
Students will explore and experience firsthand the themes and objectives taught during the spring course.
Price Details:
- $3,150 per student + airfare
- Reduced price with 15 or more students enrolled
- Scholarship credit applied to every accepted student!!
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What’s Included
Travel & Transportation
- One group airport pick-up in Havana
- One group airport return in Havana
- Cuban entry visa
- Ground transportation on all API-arranged activities, as necessary
Not Included:
- Passport application fees
- Luggage fees
Housing, Meals & Wi-Fi
Housing:
- Accommodation in a student residencia for program duration in double occupancy rooms
- Weekly laundry service
- Linens and towels
- Weekly cleaning
Meals:
- Daily breakfast + one additional meal per day
- One group welcome meal
- One group farewell meal
- Two group lunches in Havana while out on activities
- One group meal during the day trip
Wi-Fi:
- Please note that Wi-Fi is not available at most private residencias as Cuba does not yet have the infrastructure to support access in homes.
- Internet cards can be purchased on-site for access to the public Wi-Fi network at various Wi-Fi hotspots in the neighborhood.
Activities & Guest Lectures
Guest Lectures:
- Contemporary Cuba & Cuban Economy by Juan Triana
Cordoví - Greater understanding of Cuba’s role in the Cold War by Carlos Alzugaray
Activities & Day Trip:
- Walking tour of Vedado neighborhood
- Visit el Museo de Bellas Artes Cubanos – The Cuban Fine Arts Museum
- Brief visit to the Granma Memorial
- Walking tour of Old Havana
- Visit to the Centro de Investigación Psicologico y Sociologico (CIPS)
- Visit to the Revolution Square and Jose Martí memorial
- Visit the Museo de la Denuncia to learn about US-Cuban relations
from the Cuban perspective - Salsa dance class
- Day Trip to Las Terrazas
- Visit to Center Fidel Castro Ruz
- Tour of the Havana Bay
- Visit to Fabrica de Arte
Please note: Guest lectures, cultural activities, and excursions are subject to change depending on availability, weather, and other factors.
Health & Safety
API On-site Staff:
- An API Program Leader, required in accordance with OFAC regulations, will accompany the group on all API arranged activities, facilitate program logistics, and serve as the faculty leader’s point of contact on the ground.
- Every Resident Director is thoroughly trained in emergency response and receives ongoing training and support
- Resident Director will serve as an emergency contact available 24/7
Addional Health & Safety Support:
- International health insurance
- Onsite cultural, health, and safety orientation
- Bilingual Cuban guide/translator for all guided tours, guest lectures, and cultural and academic visits
Faculty Leaders
COURSE & CREDIT DETAILS
Enrollment:
This program is taught in English and open to all students, though students enrolled in HI387: The Cold War during the Spring 2024 semester will be given preference. This trip is not required for those taking HI387, but highly encouraged.
Students not enrolled in the spring course can attend, but will be required to conduct pre and post-trip preparation.
HI387: The Cold War
This course examines the Cold War, the international rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted from 1945-1991. We will explore the origins of the Soviet-American conflict, the two countries’ struggle for global influence, and the effects of the Cold War on American and Soviet domestic affairs.
This is a team-taught course and it fulfills the Global Engagement (GLOB) learning outcome.
GETTING STARTED:
To begin your journey to Cuba, please complete this online form to be connected with an advisor and to learn about your next steps!
Applications are now open through Saint Anselm’s Global Programs Portal!
For Questions about Program Details, How to Apply, etc:
Contact Jane Bjerklie-Barry, Director and PDSO, Office of International Programs at [email protected]
Why API
API offers best-in-class programming, with student well-being a high priority.
Our mission is to create better global citizens through international experiential learning. API programs are developed to be transformative, career-boosting experiences that include:
- Community involvement through optional volunteer programs with API Gives Back
- Cultural awareness through relevant coursework and time spent in multicultural student groups
- High-touch student support throughout the program
About API
Academic Programs International (API) was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable experiential learning programs. Their extensive pre-departure preparation, coupled with strong support services on-site, facilitates academic, cultural and linguistic learning. Within the supportive environment of the API programs, API participants are encouraged to explore their host communities and become increasingly independent and confident in their own abilities. They strive to make international educational experiences accessible to as many participants as possible, and, as such, works to provide multiple program components at a low program cost.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
API is committed to providing enriching international experiences to its participants. We believe in the importance of promoting acceptance, dignity, and respect among people of all backgrounds. No matter who you are or where you come from, API will support you during your journey abroad.